Tag: acceptance

Celebrate Diversity

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.” Romans 12:6 NIV. In  diversity, not conformity, is found unity. My thoughts and comments today are that you “celebrate diversity.” Your fingerprints are unique from every other person born before and after you. And science has discovered that every individual […]

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Nobody Is Perfect

“Bear with each another . . forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13 NIV. Acceptance and affirmation are powerfully enabling and ennobling. My thoughts and comments today are that “nobody is perfect.” I am sure that it was not original with my Dad but he told me, “You can […]

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Perceptions and Prejudice

“God shows no partiality . . whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.” Acts 10:34-35 NKJV “Inaccurate perceptions and inappropriate prejudice limit your availability for God’s purposes.” My thoughts and comments today are “perceptions and prejudice.” I wish I knew who had written this observation about perceptions […]

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Relationships That Succeed

“Accept one another . . just as Christ accepted you.” Romans 15:7 NIV “We are individuals, but created in God’s image for community.” My thoughts today are about “relationships that succeed.” Relationships are a vital, healthy part of life. We are individuals, but created in God’s image for community; therefore […]

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Acceptance, Not Resignation

“My peace I give you . . do not let your hearts be troubled and . . afraid.” John 14:27 NIV “Peace is the presence of God, not the absence of any and all trouble.” My thoughts today are about “acceptance, not resignation.” Peace! Who doesn’t want it? But there […]

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